Jean Daniel Nicolas Watches: The Real Daniel Roth Brand
An oddity in the watch world are watch brands who bear the names of actual living watch makers, but who no longer have anything to do with the watch makers themselves. What makes it most interesting is that there never seems to be a lot of positivity about this. Meaning that the men whose names are being use often refer to ignore what the brands are doing and never seem to happy about it. How does this occur? Well, it starts with a watch maker being able to offer an fantastic line of watches that are commercially popular, and when that watch maker can properly market himself as a charismatic "haute horology" personality. A major brand or group then is attracted to the small brand and offers to either invest in it, or purchase it. Often times when this happens, the watch maker who bears the name of the brand is often out of the picture. Or there, but not happy. Why do they do this? For money most likely. But perhaps there are other reasons as well. I am not an expert to these situations

Audemars Piguet Table Clock (with huge flying tourbillon)
Did you see this? Thoughts?

Thought on these 2 straps for the DSOTM?
Well after 2 years of ownership I'm getting board of the nylon strap and tang buckle and would like to spif up the watch a bit. I'm looking at the alligator leather or the black calf. My friend just got the black alligator and swears by it. Which do you think looks better go the 2?Thanks

Radiomir at its purest?
Guys,I'm a minimalist, and a big fan of simplicity and functionality.Although Rolex are highly utilitarian tool watches, I still find that buying a Radiomir was a huge step towards a simpler more pure look... and more so because the Radiomir has changed a lot less than Rolex watches have, since the original design.With that said, I'm aware that the PAM183 — and in particular the Black Seal phrase —?isn't the most original thing about a Radiomir. I also know that a 12-3-6-9 dial without small seconds (correct me if I'm wrong) is more desirable when looking for a true original.On a quest for the purest, most original, most utilitarian Radiomir... I ask you to pick one:1. 12-3-6-9 dial with small seconds.2. 12-3-6-9 dial without small seconds.3. SLC dial.4. California dial.5. Other (comment)

Rolex AD airport Amsterdam Schiphol
For those of you traveling to, or passing through the airport Schiphol in Amsterdam, here is what they are offering. Pictures taken in august 2017 and prices are in euro's. I bought my SD4K here in february this year for � 7.950Rolex.c6